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The way this works is, I sneak up on them when they are already lying down and preferably asleep. Then, very quietly, so as not to disturb them, I whisper, “Play dead!” It works every time. If you click on any photo, they will all enlarge.

Lately it’s incrediblehow many products edibleI’m buying daily at the store.There’s constantly a need for more.One type for kittens two months old,getting more hungry and more bold.

In the morning, when I enter in,they climb my robe or climb my skinthinking that perhaps they mayconsume kitten tuna soufflea second before all their peersconsume it. All four little dears,meows now turning into roaras though only four hours beforethey had not had a late night mealof special kitten rice and veal.

Then the old cat limps out to seethe special treat that’s brought by me.Mixed with fish oil, sardine pate—a king’s ransom three times a day.She deigns to feed upon this fare,eschewing edibles less rare.The small dog with a skin conditionconsumes his own special editiondog food for his special stateI portion out upon his plate.

Just one more left—the old dog clawsthe window with his muddy paws,demanding edibles from meboth by his barks and what I see.I provide a different dog food forthis anxious dog who mars my door.The menu, as you see, is varied.As cook and waitress, I am harried.But breakfast done, I take a restto do the thing that I like best. The minute they are finished chewing,I present their menu for your viewing!

Seven animals with 4 different diet demands make feeding time a big job–especially with the cat and kittens who need to be fed numerous times a day. I’m off now to apply for a bank loan so I can go to the store with a wheelbarrow for today’s provisions. When days are full, hyperbole helps.

Every time I see these photos in thumbnail view in my photo file, I think, “Now whose dog is that?” Then I enlarge them and realize they are two views of one of Jan Golik’s fabulous junk art dog portraits. I believe this one is of her own dogs and it looks exactly like him. Amazing.

Though he who hesitates is lost, impetuosity has its cost. You should look before you leap, because still waters might run deep. Though early birds might get the worm, rash actions trip up the infirm.

So all-in-all I think it’s better if you aren’t a go-getter. I guess the moral to this tale is lest you lose or lest you flail, you’re up against the proverbial wall. It’s best you do nothing at all!

I’ve discovered an interesting fact about Morrie. He frequently sleeps with his eyes wide open! In the above photo, he’s on the sofa, but I snapped the below photos one morning when he had usurped my bed as well: